Wegovy and Heartburn: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Lau...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 2, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "So far, I love it. Did 0.25 mg for 4 weeks and lost 5 pounds (SW 162; GW 135). I just started the 0.5 mg injection this week. I don't have any of the negative side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, etc. Have had a little heartburn, but manageable with Pepcid AC. It has helped curb my appetite some and helps me control myself not to overeat, but it's not magic. I'm hopeful the appetite suppression will increase as my dosage increases. My only concern is that the 1.0 mg will not be available when I need it."

• Che...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 20, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I lost 15 lbs on my own, then joined a diet program and lost another 40 lbs. I plateaued for 6 months, then saw a weight loss doctor who put me on Saxenda (the daily injection) since Wegovy was not available. In 10 weeks, I lost 6 lbs. I never felt this fullness people have talked about. When Wegovy became available, I was started at the second highest dose and felt great the first week, but then got severe heartburn and nausea. At the highest dose, my side effects disappeared. During the 24 weeks I was on Wegovy, I really never had a full feeling. I lost 4 lbs in that period. I decided to stop since I did not get my insurance to approve my refill in time. I have gained back some of the weight even though I am eating the same number of calories and still exercising 300 min/wk. I am still gaining my 10 lb loss back."

• Ano...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 16, 2025

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Lost 5 kg first 2 weeks on 0.25, on 0.5 now 6 months and lost nearly 40 kg, 200 mm from gut, helps with knee and hip pain. Very happy. Only side effect is heartburn for me. Not going any higher on dose as per doctor advice."

• Jen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 7, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Wegovy for 8 weeks now (0.5 mg dose). I had occasional nausea, but this week I had diarrhea, vomiting, gas, nausea, and stomach pain. Thank goodness I was able to work from home, otherwise, I would have had to call out. I thought I had the stomach flu, but now I wonder if it's the medication. I am supposed to move up to the 1 mg in two days, but I am scared to. I took Ozempic for two months, and the only side effect I had was horrible heartburn, but it was very difficult to get, so I had to switch. I am contemplating not taking this anymore. I can handle some nausea, but to be so sick you can't function is a whole other thing. And I have not lost any weight."

• fam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 31, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "3 weeks in and it has caused lots of nausea and heartburn."